Red Hot Mamas In Charge of Change.
By: Red Hot Mamas
Published: October 9, 2024
Written by Karen Giblin- Red Hot Mamas North America, Inc. www.redhotmamas.org
For many of us, aging seems to have become much easier than it was even a generation ago. I hope that you all will back me up on this statement. I know that each birthday, there are more candles on my cake than ever before. However, when I look in the mirror, I don’t see an old person looking back at me. Yes, there are certainly more wrinkles, but I always try to keep a twinkle in my wrinkles by having a positive attitude about aging and incorporating laughter and maintaining an enthusiasm for life.
Laughter can boost your physical and mental health. Vigorous laughter is like aerobic exercise and can speed up your heart rate and works all over the body; it decreases stress hormones; boosts our immunity; lowers anxiety, combats depression; and increases pain tolerance. And it can help you to communicate affection, feel connected and bond with others. Laughter is also contagious. It certainly is one of my favorite forms of exercise.
So, try to devote yourselves to pleasurable pursuits that bring happiness and laughter into your lives. I am at that age where I have grandchildren. And they certainly contribute to my having a lot of chuckles and keeping that twinkle in my wrinkles, too.
5 Red Hot Ways to Laugh More:
- Read the funnies
- Befriend a funny person
- Turn off the news and turn on a comedy
- Hang out with little kids
- Don’t take life so seriously
The belief that laughter is medicine is backed by scientific evidence that supports its benefits. Whether laughter is part of a therapeutic intervention or happens naturally throughout daily life, it can improve many areas of your health and well-being. Make humor a priority in your life and find laughable moments each day to share with your family and friends.
